Monthly Archives: March 2010

Here’s a shocking statistic that explains just why so many U.S. residents are turning to debt consolidation loans: Americans charge nearly $2 trillion worth of purchases every year, according to a recent report by CBS News. That’s a lot of spending put on plastic. And it explains why U.S. consumers so often struggle with their […]

Although the housing market has stabilized from its historic plummet, prices are expected to continue to trend lower through September 2011, according to a new report from Fiserv, a division of Moody’s Economy.com. Areas expected to be hit hardest include portions of California and Florida, with projections for prices in Miami to plummet an additional […]

The latest numbers from the U.S. Department of Commerce say that consumers are slowly starting to increase their spending again, which could mean a rise in the need for debt consolidation services. That’s because the same Department of Commerce numbers highlight a disturbing trend: Not only is consumer spending on the upswing, it’s rising faster […]

Finance Articles – One recent trend in the realm of personal loans is the development of what is known as peer-to-peer lending. . . . Finance Articles – Blame it on the economy, falling home values and high credit card debt, but one thing is certain: U.S. residents . . . Finance Articles – The […]

Spending smart is tantamount to saving. By paying attention to consumer trends, you can make sure that your money is used for items that will have longevity, rather than those items headed for obsolescence. The trend for the last decade has been the proliferation of products designed to replace mainstays. Follow these easy tips to […]

One recent trend in the realm of personal loans is the development of what is known as peer-to-peer lending. Coming in tough economic times, these types of personal loans offer a way of side-stepping traditional lending outlets by setting up a loan with one of the person-to-person lending networks that have sprung up over recent […]

Finance Articles – Here’s a shocking statistic that explains just why so many U.S. residents are turning to debt consolidation loans: Americans charge . . . Finance Articles – If you think running up debt on your credit cards won’t affect your ability to one day find a job, . . . Finance Articles – […]

Next time you see one of the ubiquitous commercials for FreeCreditReport.com, you should also notice an interesting addition: The commercials for this and other companies promising you a free credit report must now include an onscreen message that the federal government offers its own free credit report service. This new message is a result of […]

Expect to see some changes in the way your credit card statement looks this month. New federal credit card rules took effect last Monday that will require credit card companies to list how long it would take for you to pay off your balance making the minimum payment and provide a tally as to what […]

Mortgage lenders may simply have issued too many bad credit loans during the housing boom for the nation’s foreclosure crisis to end any time soon. At least that’s what the Mortgage Bankers Association is saying with its latest report. The good news is that the number of mortgage loans in the early stages of delinquency […]